Need help with i5-4670K OC bsod crashes during games.
Need help with i5-4670K OC bsod crashes during games.
Hi,
I'm trying to overclock my i5-4670k with an Asus-z97 A motherboard. It produces a lot of heat even with water cooling. I usually get BSOD occasionally when playing PUBG. Can anyone assist in making it more stable?
Overclocking involves testing and adjusting settings repeatedly. Adjust the clock speed, run tests, increase voltage if needed...until you find what works. Each chip behaves differently because of manufacturing flaws in the processor. Liquid cooling can help a bit more than air cooling, but not dramatically. Remember, PUBG isn’t perfect—it often crashes, particularly after the latest update, though my system runs smoothly with other games and apps.
Do some research on overclockers.net and use Prime95 to benchmark your OC.
Overclocking involves testing and adjusting settings. Increase the clock speed, run benchmarks, adjust voltage if necessary...repeat. Each processor is unique because of manufacturing flaws. Liquid cooling can help a bit more than air cooling, but not significantly. Remember, PUBG isn't a final product—it often crashes, especially after recent updates. My system stays stable with other games and apps running.
Check overclockers.net and try Prime95 for benchmarking.
I gradually increased the vcore step by step, but I still feel the CPU produces too much heat. I don’t have any recent photos or logs about that. I also replaced my PSU, though it’s unclear if that impacts performance. Both my GPU and CPU are in the same cooling system.
Even after using ice water in the loop, the processor remains warm when under stress. If the problem occurs specifically during PUBG games, it's likely related to overclocking.
Even when you used ice water in the loop, the processor would still heat up under load. If this problem occurs only during PUBG games, it’s not due to overclocking. I’m not sure but sometimes I notice a minor spike in lag lasting less than a second. I usually play around 87-95c in CS:GO.
Well, if things heat up a lot, the system will automatically slow down. You might want to verify the thermal paste or reposition the heatsink. Also consider reducing the clock speed and voltage slightly. The voltage is what actually creates the heat. A few hundred MHz won’t make a big difference in gameplay. It’s usually better to have a reliable setup with a longer life.
Overclocking tends to be a specialized hobby for enthusiasts. It requires patience, testing, data analysis, and careful work. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.
It seems you’re probably chasing extra performance. If your motherboard supports automatic overclocking, you could use it unless you’re aiming for serious overclocking. I tried Prime95 on my i5 and managed to get it to 4.7Ghz. It ran stably but got hot, so I lowered it to 4.6 and gradually reduced the voltage until it was just right. Recently, I’ve even settled on 4.5Ghz without any noticeable changes in games—even for PUBG.
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If things heat up, the system will automatically slow down. You might want to verify the thermal paste or reposition the heatsink. Also consider lowering the clock speed and voltage slightly. The voltage is what actually creates the heat. A few hundred MHz won’t make a big difference in performance. It’s usually better to have a reliable setup with a longer life.
Overclocking tends to be a specialized hobby. It requires patience, testing, data work, and persistence. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
It seems you’re after extra speed. If your board supports automatic overclocking, use it unless you’re really serious about pushing it. I tried Prime95 on my i5 and got a stable but hot system. I reduced the frequency to 4.6GHz and lowered the voltage until it was just right. Recently, I’ve even gone to 4.5Ghz without any noticeable changes in games—even for PUBG.
Thanks for your advice; I’ll give it a try and share my results.
Choose the ASUS "Easy OC" at the top of the first BIOS screen.
I'm using the same BIOS and it upgrades my i5 to 4.6 without any problems.
That's never happened to me before. The only time something like this occurred was when I used too much RAM. I had to reset my BIOS back to default and start over.
After running the ez tuning wizard, you couldn't access the BIOS? Did your computer freeze up? It might have been a CPU or RAM problem? Try the next step and check... But I'm worried you could have a CPU issue?